Cozy contemplation in libraries needs its own room
Associated Press – “Around the country, more and more public libraries provide designated quiet rooms to take the edge off their transformation into chaotic hubs, which was done in part to draw more visitors and keep pace with the demands of frenetic, technology-driven lives. While adding toddler playtime and teen dances, library officials discovered that many patrons still longed for a traditional, less hectic atmosphere.”
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[...] That said, however, there were a few items that I starred on my Reader. One deals with the transformation of libraries from quiet staid reading rooms to more lively yet noisy information centers. Since we are dealing with trying to meet the needs of students who need some quiet space and students who like the more lively atmosphere, I found this item interesting! See: http://www.librarystuff.net/2009/05/21/cozy-contemplation-in-libraries-needs-its-own-room/ [...]